What is Commander (EDH) in Magic: The Gathering?

Commander, also known as EDH (Elder Dragon Highlander), is one of the most beloved formats in Magic: The Gathering. It’s a singleton format, meaning you can only include one copy of each card (besides basic lands), and it’s typically played in multiplayer games with 3–5 players.

How It Works

• You choose one legendary creature to be your Commander.
• Your deck must have exactly 100 cards, including the Commander.
• All cards must match your Commander’s color identity.
• You can’t include more than one copy of any card (except basic lands).

Why People Love Commander

Commander is about big plays, unique decks, and personal expression. It’s less about competitive efficiency and more about synergy, flavor, and fun. With thousands of cards available, no two decks are ever the same.

How SetBrewer Helps Commander Players

SetBrewer was built for Commander players who have lots of cards from booster boxes, precons, or set bundles and want to actually use them.

• Track which MTG sets you own using our set tracker.
• Build Commander decks with only the sets you own via the deck builder.
• Find similar cards or alternate printings if something’s missing.
• Compare decklists to your collection — paste a deck from EDHRec, Archidekt, or Moxfield.

Whether you're new to EDH or want to make better use of the sets you already own, SetBrewer is built to make the process easier — and more fun.